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MENGXIN CUI

Attorney

Email: mengxin.cui@chugh.com

Address: 2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 230, Herndon, VA 20171

Phone: 571.800.2106

Fax: F: 888.308.5983

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Mengxin "Esther" Cui is a Corporate Attorney at Law in the Office of Virginia, specializing in business law with extensive experience serving small businesses and startups. Her practice encompasses comprehensive legal support for emerging companies, including trademark applications, business formation, contract reviews, employment matters, and strategic compliance guidance. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by growing businesses, she provides hands-on counsel to help companies build sustainable legal frameworks for long-term success.

Drawing from her multicultural background and legal training in both China and the United States, Esther offers unique insights into international business operations. She is trilingual, with fluency in English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese, making her particularly effective in serving diverse business communities. Her educational background includes a J.D. from William & Mary Law School and a Bachelor's degree in International Law from Northwest University of Politics and Law, China.

Esther's practice philosophy centers on providing practical, growth-oriented legal solutions that align with her clients' business objectives. She has developed particular expertise in guiding startups through critical early-stage decisions, from entity structure selection to employment policies and intellectual property protection. Beyond traditional legal services, she serves as a strategic advisor, helping businesses anticipate and navigate legal challenges while maintaining operational efficiency.

BAR ADMISSION

Virginia

COURT ADMISSION

Virginia state courts

PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate & Business Law

  • Business Formation & Growth Consulting 
  • Contract Review & Negotiations
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Trademark & IP Protection 

Commercial Litigation

  • Business Disputes
  • Contract Disputes 
  • Payment Collections
  • Partnership Disputes 

Employment Law

  • Employment Agreements
  • Company Policies & Handbooks
  • Hiring & Termination Guidance 
  • Workplace Compliance 

Estate Planning 

  • Wills & Trusts
  • Power of Attorney 
  • Healthcare Directives 

Special Focus: Dedicated counsel for startups and small businesses, providing comprehensive legal solutions with multilingual capabilities. 

EDUCATION

Northwest University of Politics and Law, Xi’an, China (2014) – International Law
William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia (2017) - J.D.

CERTIFICATIONS

Virginia Bar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chugh LLP (May 2019-Current)
Goldstein, Edgar and Reagan, Newport News (including internship 2016-2018)
Wikbog, Rein & Co., Shaghai, China (2012)
Family Law Clinic, Williamsburg, Virginia (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

Asian American Chamber of Commerce
TIE - DC
SABA – DC

LANGUAGES

English
Mandarin
Shanghainese

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